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Order a long-term news report on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Joy Online
… The health screening, organised during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offered breast cancer screening alongside checks for blood pressure, human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services. …
Techiman residents get free health screening as KGL Foundation marks Breast Cancer Awareness MonthJoy Online
… tiative aims to ensure a healthy teaching force in her jurisdiction. “We have doctors from our home, a regional hospital, or the boat team, who are taking our members through screening, especially for breast cancer. “And this month also happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month …
Pay attention to teachers and give them what is due – Ho District GNAT tells governmentThe Chronicle
… Flyers, posters, slogans and hashtags appear everywhere, reminding us that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …
Beyond The Flyer: Awareness Without Screening Is Not EnoughJoy Online
… He argues that education should not be concentrated in October, which is recognised internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …
Journalists look back on a decade of breast cancer reporting in GhanaJoy Online
Adamus Resources Limited has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema in the Western Region as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …
Adamus Resources launches breast cancer awareness campaign in NzemaJoy Online
… The caution comes as Ghana joins global efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer during October, which is observed internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …
Health experts warn women against unregulated breast enlargement products, herbal remediesJoy Online
… Dr Lartey made this statement at the national launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Volta Regional capital of Ho. …
Breast cancer diagnosis is not a life sentence – Gender Minister urges early treatmentJoy Online
… A Senior Specialist in Radiation and Clinical Oncology at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Mary Ann-Dadzie, disclosed this at the launch of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, popularly known as Pinktober in Accra, on the theme: “Early action, better outcomes.” She said …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month launched: 2,695 women die from breast cancer annually — Dr Ann-DadzieOrganisers of the Retro Vibes Day Club have donated GH¢20,000 to the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate to support breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and awareness creation. The donation, presented during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, forms part of the club's corporate social responsibility efforts in healthcare delivery.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Organisers of the Retro Vibes Day Club have donated GH¢20,000 to the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate to support breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and awareness creation. The donation, presented during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, forms part of the club's corporate social responsibility efforts in healthcare delivery.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The GIMPA Law Students' Association organised a breast cancer awareness campaign to educate students on the importance of regular self-examination, early detection and timely medical attention. Association leaders emphasised that not every breast lump is cancerous and called for continuous awareness efforts beyond October.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme, providing medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas. The programme included specialised breast cancer screening for about 185 women, identifying 21 suspected cases, alongside comprehensive free diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, eye, dental, and ENT examinations.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A health outreach by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and partners screened 735 people in the Western Region, identifying 21 suspected breast cancer cases for further assessment. The programme provided breast cancer screenings, general medical consultations, and diagnostic services in Samahu and Abekoase during October.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, a medical doctor and dietitian, has called on young Ghanaian women to adopt healthy diets, exercise regularly, and prioritise breast screening to reduce breast cancer risk. She noted that breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women, citing cases at Ridge Hospital involving women aged 22 and 27, and identified risk factors including family history, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, shisha use, and diets high in fatty and fast foods.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Globe Health Assessment Clinic held a free medical screening exercise in October offering community members free health checks, including ultrasound scans and blood tests, to improve healthcare access and encourage early disease detection, particularly as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Employees and customers of First National Bank Ghana will participate in Run for a Cure, a 5km breast cancer awareness run in Accra on Saturday organised by Run for a Cure Africa as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. The bank's participation aims to raise awareness of early detection and treatment, and to celebrate survival stories.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
About 70 women and a man received free breast cancer screening at The Trust Hospital's Osu branch on Saturday, part of the 100 Black Men of Ghana's Breast Cancer Awareness Month programme. The event, hosted by Maurice Cheetham and supported by traditional leaders and local businesses, addressed breast cancer as Ghana's most common cancer type.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CalBank PLC sponsored the 2026 ONE Pink Cup Golf Tournament organized by the Ladies Section of the Achimota Golf Club on October 17, 2026, to raise funds for breast cancer treatment and promote awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month that benefited over 200 people, including students, men, and women. The screening offered checks for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services, in partnership with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where over 200 people received screening services including breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye condition checks.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ho District chapter of the Ghana National Association of Teachers has called on government to pay attention to the teaching force and provide good working conditions to encourage teachers and prevent strike action. The group held World Teachers' Day activities including a health walk and screening exercises for teachers, with female teachers participating in breast cancer screening.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Breast Cancer Awareness Month awareness campaigns are ineffective without accompanying personal screening; the author notes that many who share awareness messages have never been screened themselves, and contends that early detection through screening significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival chances.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian journalists who have covered breast cancer awareness campaigns since 2011 reflect on their experiences with Breast Care International, describing memorable campaigns in Cape Coast and Tamale and raising questions about how years of public education translate into better understanding, earlier medical attention, and improved treatment access.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema, Western Region, led by the Adamus Ladies Association to promote early detection and regular breast examinations. A gynaecologist stressed the importance of early diagnosis and cautioned against delays in seeking medical attention.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health experts have cautioned women against relying on unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies, warning that some may contain harmful substances and delay diagnosis of serious conditions. A midwife at Ridge Hospital urged women to seek medical attention at health facilities rather than turning to herbalists or unverified treatments.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged people to seek regular breast cancer screening and pursue early medical treatment, stating that a diagnosis is not a life sentence and that early detection improves survival rates. She warned against delaying medical treatment in favour of traditional or spiritual approaches alone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana records about 5,000 breast cancer cases annually with an estimated 2,695 deaths, and about 70 per cent of patients present at advanced stages. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in Accra with the theme "Early action, better outcomes," emphasizing that early detection improves treatment outcomes.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →